Article June 4, 1966 Issue

A Religion of Joy

VIDA MC DERMOTT

In 1906, when the extension of The Mother Church was to be dedicated, thousands of Scientists poured into Boston to attend the ceremonies. A writer in the Boston Herald made this statement concerning the visitors: "I do not think I have ever seen more cheerful looking groups of people than I have met in Boston during the past few days. Their happy faces would make sunshine on the grayest day." This statement appears in a report published in Miscellany by Mrs. Eddy.^{My p 87;}

Today Christian Scientists are maintaining the same standard of joy, because their religion proclaims the glad tidings heralded by Christ Jesus. "The kingdom of heaven is at hand."^{Matt. 10:7;}

Mrs. Eddy, who revealed to this age the Science of Christianity, makes clear the mental nature of God's kingdom in the following definition: "Heaven, Harmony; the reign of Spirit; government by divine Principle; spirituality; bliss; the atmosphere of Soul."^{Science and Health, p. 587;}

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